Mythology of the Blackfoot Indians
Author | : Clark Wissler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1975 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39076005220343 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mythology of the Blackfoot Indians written by Clark Wissler and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mythology of the Blackfoot Indians, ' originally published in 1908 by the American Museum of Natural History, introduces such figures as Old Man, Scar-Face, Blood-clot, and the Seven Brothers. Included are tales with ritualistic origins emphasizing the prototypical Beaver Medicine and the roles played by Elk-Woman and Otter-Woman, and a presentation of Star Myths, which reveal the astronomical knowledge of the Blackfoot Indians.